How can you stay ahead of emerging recruiting trends?

1 Remote hiring

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote work and hiring. More and more candidates are looking for flexible and remote options, and more and more employers are embracing them as well. Remote hiring offers several benefits, such as access to a wider and more diverse talent pool, lower costs, and higher productivity. However, it also poses some challenges, such as communication, collaboration, and culture fit. To succeed in remote hiring, you need to adopt the right tools and processes, such as video interviews, online assessments, and virtual onboarding. You also need to showcase your employer brand and values, and create a sense of belonging and engagement for your remote workers.

2 Data-driven recruiting

Data is the new oil in the recruiting world. Data-driven recruiting means using data and analytics to inform and optimize your recruiting decisions and actions. Data can help you identify the best sources of candidates, measure the effectiveness of your campaigns, improve your candidate experience, and predict your hiring outcomes. Data-driven recruiting can also help you eliminate bias, improve diversity, and increase quality of hire. To become a data-driven recruiter, you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sources, such as your applicant tracking system, your career site, your social media platforms, and your feedback surveys. You also need to set clear and relevant metrics and goals, and use data to test and improve your hypotheses and strategies.

3 AI and automation

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the recruiting landscape. AI and automation can help you automate repetitive and mundane tasks, such as screening resumes, scheduling interviews, sending reminders, and answering FAQs. This can save you time, money, and resources, and allow you to focus on more strategic and human aspects of recruiting, such as building relationships, assessing fit, and negotiating offers. AI and automation can also help you enhance your candidate experience, by providing faster and more personalized responses, recommendations, and feedback. To leverage AI and automation, you need to choose the right tools and platforms, such as chatbots, resume parsers, assessment tools, and matching algorithms. You also need to ensure that your AI and automation are ethical, transparent, and compliant with the relevant laws and regulations.

5 Candidate experience

Candidate experience is the perception and impression that candidates have of your organization throughout the recruiting process. Candidate experience is vital for attracting and retaining talent, as it influences their decision to apply, accept, or refer your organization. Candidate experience can also affect your reputation and image, as candidates are likely to share their feedback online and offline. To create a positive candidate experience, you need to design a smooth and seamless recruiting process, that is clear, fast, and respectful. You also need to provide regular and constructive communication, feedback, and updates to your candidates, and show appreciation and recognition for their time and effort.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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